Add 49/45 and 36/40
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 36/40
49/45 + 36/40 is 179/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
392/360 + 324/360 = 392 + 324/360 = 716/360 - 716/360 simplified gives 179/90
- So, 49/45 + 36/40 = 179/90
In mixed form: 189/90
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